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Town Manager's Update - December 17, 2015

Posted on: December 18, 2015 - 3:20pm

Town Manager’s Update
December 17, 2015

Announcements
 

  • The Parks & Recreation Department’s new Winter Activities Brochure is now available. Printed copies can be picked up at Town Hall, Merrimack Public Library and the John O’Leary Adult Community Center. They are also available online thru the Parks & Recreation Dept. website at www.merrimackparksandrec.org.
     

Town Manager’s Report
 

  • Update on the Bean Road and McGaw Bridge Road bridge replacements:

         Bean Road Bridge:

Tree clearing is complete and the contractor is preparing for the installation of the waterline (the existing waterline runs under the existing bridge and needs to be relocated).  The waterline work should last through the next couple of weeks.  The contractor is installing erosion control measures to protect Baboosic Brook as they disturb each area.

McGaw Bridge Road Bridge:

Work is scheduled to begin in earnest following the closure of the bridge on December 28.  Please help spread the word of the road closure. The detour route will be signed to utilize Wire Road and DW Highway for the duration of the project. Tree clearing is scheduled for the 29th-30th.
 

  • The Planning Board granted conditional approval to the Flatley multi-family site plan at their meeting on December 15.  The project calls for the phased construction of 240 multi-family residential units, and is the first phase of the mixed use development of the property.
     
  • The Planning Board heard presentations from the Town and School District on their proposed Capital Improvements Plans on December 15.  Memos with the Board’s recommendations have been sent to the Council Chair and the School Board Chair.  The Board will review the MVD’s CIP in January.
     
  • The Annual Holiday Parade & Tree lighting was held on Sunday, December 6thand had an estimated 600 people in attendance at the Tree Lighting.
     
  • Merrimack Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone to use care when celebrating this Holiday Season:
         
          -Fresh cut Christmas trees need water daily.

 -Keep trees at least 3 feet from all heat sources. 

 -Replace any lights that are worn or have broken cords or loose bulbs.

 -Unplug the tree lights before leaving your home or going to bed.

 -Blow out all candles when you leave the house or go to bed.

 -Do not leave cooking unattended.

 -Ask smokers to smoke outside and provide a large deep ashtray away from combustibles.

 -Treat ashes from wood stoves or fireplaces like they are not completely extinguished.

-Place ashes in a covered metal bucket and store the bucket outside your home on a non-combustible surface.

If you follow these simple tips you can ensure you and your family has a safe, enjoyable holiday season.